278 by SRH against KKR in the IPL 2025 was the fifth time that the Pat Cummins-led side breached the 250-run mark in an innings
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) enjoyed their time with the bat in the ongoing game against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi hosted the game between the two teams in the tournament on Sunday (25th May).
SRH, who had a disappointing outing in the IPL 2025, made sure that they ended the league on a high as they came up with a brutal effort with the bat. Skipper Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bat first, and the batters made sure that the skipper’s decision paid off and they gave immense entertainment to fans in Delhi.
SRH was off to a dominating start with the bat as openers Abhishek Sharma (32) and Travis Head (76) were all over the KKR bowlers. The duo gave the flashbacks of last year and slammed 92 runs for the opening partnership inside just seven overs.
After Abhishek got out, Heinrich Klaasen (105*) joined hands with Head, and the duo together inflicted further carnage, adding 83 runs for the second wicket. After Head was back, the limelight was taken by Klaasen as he slammed the joint third-fastest century in the IPL.
Ishan Kishan (29) and Aniket Verma (12*) made vital contributions as well and Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a massive total of 278 for three. This was also the third-highest team total in the history of the IPL.
How many times have SRH hit over 250 runs in an innings in the IPL?
The 278 team total by SRH against KKR in the IPL 2025 was the fifth time that the Pat Cummins-led side breached the 250-run mark in an innings in the IPL. The Pat Cummins-led side achieved the feat thrice last year and hit the 250 mark twice this year.
Here’s the list of 250+ totals posted by SRH in the IPL :
- SRH 287/3 vs RCB – 2024
- SRH 286/6 vs RR – 2025
- SRH 278/3 vs KKR – 2025
- SRH 277/3 vs MI – 2024
- SRH 266/7 vs DC – 2024
Coming to their campaign, Sunrisers Hyderabad, who were the runners-up last year, were one of the favourites to win the IPL. However, the season didn’t go the way they would’ve wanted. The Orange Army started the season on a high as they beat the Rajasthan Royals, but after that, things didn’t go their way.
Sunrisers Hyderabad managed just 6 wins in the 14 games that they played in the IPL 2025. The Pat Cummins-led side faced 7 defeats but ensured that they ended the league with a win. They would be keen to make a strong comeback next year and lift their second title in the league.
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